About Richard

I have had a passion for all things mechanical for as long as I can remember. Growing up in the UK in the 1970s, I spent my early teens delivering newspapers after school. Along my route, I often noticed old bicycles leaning against walls or tucked away in garages and sheds. Curious, I started asking about them and soon found myself acquiring, repairing, and reselling bikes. As I got older, my passion naturally expanded to larger things like motorcycles and cars.

After leaving school, I became a construction company mechanic, repairing everything from cars, semis and heavy equipment and completed a five-year apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of machines.

Fast forward 40 years, and although I have left the trade my love for bicycles has never faded and it came full circle when a friend asked me to tune up their bike. Word spread, and soon someone suggested I turn this into a local service for others and that idea led to me starting Just 2 Tired.

Now in our 5th year, we have built a loyal customer base, and we are always happy to welcome new riders looking for expert service. Whether it is a simple tune-up or a full restoration, I take pride in keeping all makes and models of bicycles running smoothly and safely for everyone who loves to ride.